Special prizes for Cowbell Maths winners

In celebration of its 20th anniversary this year, the management of Promasidor Nigeria has promised special prizes for winners of this year’s edition of the Cowbell National Secondary Schools Mathematics Competition (NASSMAC).

Announcing the start of registration for the competition, Commercial Director, Mr Kachi Onubogu, said at a briefing held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja that many more pupils will benefit this year as each school would be allowed to field three pupils each for the junior and senior secondary categories.

“Promasidor also increased the number of entries to three students. It will give more outstanding students the opportunity to take part and win amazing branded 20th anniversary year gifts and prizes,” he said.

Onubogu said the first stage of the competition will take place on March 16 in 200 centres nationwide, adding that the company is targeting 40,000 participants this year, which is the 13th edition. The best two candidates in each state will be invited for a second stage in May while an award ceremony for the winners will take place later in the year.

Speaking on the objective of the competition, Onibogu said the aim is to awaken the consciousness and interest in mathematics among secondary school pupils in Nigeria.

“We at Promasidor Nigeria through our flagship brand, Cowbell milk have remained committed to our passion towards improving the overall performance of mathematics amongst the students of our beloved country, Nigeria, while nourishing our tomorrow’s leaders with wholesome healthy milk brands,” he said.

He said that in 2001, NASSMAC became a national competition covering the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Over the space of five years, Promasidor has been able to increase the participation in the competition from about 16,000 to 35,000 participants which shows a consistent growth in the number of students who take the test every year and their aim of students this year is 40,000.

The Cowbell NASSMAC is open to pupils from 10 to 18 years in JSS3 and SS2 attending full-time secondary schools in Nigeria.

 

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